Daijah
Daijah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Already; reminiscent of 'déjà vu'.
Origin and history
Daijah is a modern American name created as a phonetic variant of Deja, influenced by the French phrase 'déjà vu'. It emerged in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend toward inventive spellings. Today, it remains a rare but distinct choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,327 babies in the United States have been named Daijah since 1880. It ranks #3652 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2033.
States where it is most popular
- FL (13.4 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- CA (11.9 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 794 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,092 |
| 2010-2019 | 373 |
| 2020-2029 | 68 |
Fun facts
- Daijah was created as an alternative spelling of Deja to emphasize its multi-syllabic phonetic flow.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage in the late 1990s alongside similar French-inspired names.